Episode 4 - Whatcha Gonna Do, Brother?

In episode 4 of the Rational Policy Podcast, your hosts

Art Vandelay

and Mike Coté break down the latest in world affairs. We start the show with a reminiscence on Hulk Hogan, focused on his unparalleled status as a cultural icon and avatar of the American self-confidence that characterized the 1980s, before moving on to more serious fare. Most of the show is dedicated to discussing the recent developments in Israel, including the false narrative of widespread famine, why it has become such a meme right now, the French recognition of the fictional “Palestine,” and the future of the conflict in Gaza. We also touch on how most American media outlets either misunderstand or deliberately misrepresent the political situation in Jerusalem to forward their own political aims. From there, we move back to American politics, talking the chaos at the Department of Defense and the seeming inability for Pete Hegseth to run it, as well as a perennial subject of online discourse: the Democrats in Disarray.

Give a listen and be sure to share with your friends! (Note: The podcast will be off next week, but will make our triumphant return the week of August 11.)